A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has on Sunday given the Federal Government and relevant authorities reasons to consider replacing the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with the title of “Mayor,” insisting that the current nomenclature barely reflects the executive authority of the office.
According to a post he released on his official Facebook page, Sani noted that the title “Chairman” appears more suited to a committee setting than an executive office, adding that it undermines the importance of local government as the third tier of governance in the country.
According to him, the adoption of the term “Mayor,” as practised in many democracies across the world, would not only confer greater dignity on the office but also align Nigeria’s local governance structure with international standards.
Sani’s remark comes at a time when debates around local government autonomy, funding, and functionality are gaining momentum across the country.
The controversial former senator, known for his outspoken views on governance and reform, maintained that the nomenclature of an office is not a mere matter of semantics but one that shapes how the role is perceived and respected by the public.
